Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary begins

"It leaves you free to do all the things on Election Day. You'll have to stand in a long line."

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Residents can now cast an early vote for the Presidential Preference Primary.

To cast a ballot, voters are required to show a valid ID. Early voting will be available from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm on Monday through Friday and from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekends.

Barbara White, Poll Manager at Elaine Lucas Center, says heading out early to cast your vote sooner can save you some stress later.

“It leaves you free to do all the things on Election Day. You’ll have to stand in a long line,” said White.

There are three locations offering early voting in Macon-Bibb County:

• Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections on Eisenhower Parkway.
• Theron Ussery Community Center on Macon Park Drive.
• Elaine Lucas Senior Center on Willie Smokie Glover Drive.

Early voting continues until March 8th.